Soooooo I could probably cook some salmon in a cast iron in the oven don't you think? It will be the fourth day of curing? Maybe?? Or just let it be?

Yeah, if I were you I would cook something. A salmon in a cast iron is a great idea. At this temp it will take a little longer, but you could also put the salmon on cedar plank and slow cook/smoke it that way.That is how you get the most of your oven, cook what ever you can at the temp it is at

So day 5 I wake up to a little rain. It really put a damper (no pun intended) on my mood. I have started a small fire. So suggestion anyone do I crank up the heat for the day 5 curing process or tone it down for better weather? Any help would be great. It has stopped raining for now but I think there is more to come today. Thank you,

Call around to some chimney/fireplace stores in your area and see what they reccomend. I don't think you need anything fancy - I would think just single wall stove pipe with a rain cap on the end (I'd think you'd want a cap in any case). It shouldn't cost very much. Home Depot/Lowe's may even have what you need. Alternatively, you could get a mason (or you) to extend the existing chimney with something that looks just like it.

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Oh awesome! Thanks for the pics and website. I will check it out. Yeah I had a few too many last night at the neighborhood poker tournament too! No choice to get up and help with 3 year old and 9 month old kids since my wife is out running a 5K! Oh well at least I got going on curing the oven.